Something from my Pinboard: http://menwholooklikevikings.tumblr.com/post/35315102848/viikinkisoturi-ii-jarkko1 I recently read an interesting post by Tamara Leigh, a multi-published author: infinitecharacters.com/2012/11/23/a-traditionally-published-author-wades-into-the-waters-of-self-publishing-by-tamara-leigh/. She discusses how she got some push-back from Christian book publishers on her medieval books, because “inspirational publishers were wary of novels set during the medieval time period due to the stigma of corruption within the Church, the Crusades, and the Inquisition.”… Read More
Why Vikings are “Boss”
My son’s newest word for cool or awesome is boss. As in, “Zelda: Skyward Sword is BOSS.” “The Ranger’s Apprentice book is BOSS.” I’m going to let you in on a secret. Vikings are BOSS. There was an incredible amount of online buzz about the multi-faceted bad-guy Loki in the previous Thor movie. But there’s already palpable excitement about the… Read More
THOR!
Wow, I am so excited! I just saw two video trailers for the upcoming movie, “Thor.” Now, whether or not this movie turns out to be any good is not what I’m excited about. First, we have some Viking lore making it to the big screen. Second, we have a blonde hero, FINALLY. And third, if I get my book… Read More